Film Music

The Snowman and the Snow Dog

Did you still understand the story with our dialogue?
-Yes, I did. The emotions that are shown on their face is a big impact on making me understand the story. And also the movements, settings, and especially the music background that creates a connection with the emotions.

How did the music add to telling the story?
-As what I've said in the first question, it builds a big effect on giving the feels mainly to express the situation and the character's feelings. It helps us to give a hint on what's happening in the story. The music bonds with the elements in the story ( actions, movements, settings, characters and etc) and made me feel what's the story is giving me information.

Write about a scene that you found particularly interesting?
- There's a lot of scenes that I liked but I think I'll choose the part where the main character, the boy, and the dog went outside in the morning after their adventure in the evening and saw the iceman melted. I was left unanswered with the question "why didn't the snowman became real?", "Why the dog kept alive?". It is mysterious but I came up with the thought that because maybe the dogs really have life in this world but snowmen just keep on being in the snowmen and will be disappeared after they get showered in the rays of the sun.

Modal Verb Practice

Write a list of things you:

• Have to do this term
• Need to do this term
• Should do this term
• Could do this term
• Might do this term
• Want to do this term

In this term which is Term 3, there are things that I must and planning to do for school, home, and for myself.The first list is: I have to be consistent when I wake up in the morning. I have to do this because I need to exercise and organize stuff before I go to school. Also, I should do my chores at home since my parents are busy with their work and definitely they are tired when they come home, they need to rest. I might start to read new books too. I like books that are self-helping and non-fiction but I could read young-adult and fiction genres too. I need to keep up my vocabulary lists to enhance my comprehension of English. There are still things I want to do but I might just add it next time for me not to multi-task all of this works I have, need, might, should and could do.

TWTWB Revision

Tomorrow, When the War Began-Revision

The title of the Novel ‘Tomorrow, When the War Began’, suggests both the future and the past. Why do you think the author chose this title.                                                     

 -The author chose this title cause for me after reading the book, the title really suits with the plot of the story and this title kinda makes a mysterious effect that urges readers to read it. The author chose this title to create curiosity in his reader's mind, persuade them to enter the book and feed them information to ease their curiosity.

Homer and Lee reacted in different ways to Ellie’s camping trip invitation. Why? Consider the personality and the background of both boys and explain your ideas in your answer.

-Homer did react immediately after Ellie’s proposal for the camping trip invitation, he even asked his parent’s permission after the invitation. Since these two had their bond together which they already treat brothers and sisters each other it was so easy for Ellie to convince Homer and also based on my perception to Homer’s personality, he always wants to have fun and try new things. Meanwhile, Lee was kind of second thinking to Ellie’s invitation. We know Lee’s character as distant and silent this way shows that it was a shock for Ellie that Lee was convinced to go. If you’ll read the book , Lee’s reaction doesn’t even have a sense of excitement in his tone which is more understandable due to his isolated personality,

Ellie felt uneasy before she left Hell, and she had begun to make some connections. Why was she afraid to ask questions?

-It is because she’s afraid to crack the ball that the fact that she is the one who encourages everyone to be in this trip so she needs to lead them. She is afraid that she might make a nonsense idea and might ruin the exciting trip.

The role of leader immediately fell to Ellie’s shoulders when the group realised the calamity of the situation. Why was that a natural reaction? What about Ellie’s character inspired her friends to trust her as a leader?

-Like what I’ve said before, she formed this trip so she is responsible for all of them. But also based on Ellie’s personality, she is brave enough to lead the group.

Millie and Flip were the two main pets written about in the novel. If you were in Ellie’s of Kevin’s situation, would you choose to endanger the group in an effort to keep your pet with you?

-No. I know the importance of my pet and my friends but sacrificing the important people in my life is much worse than keeping my friends while I’ve lost my pet. Besides, my pet might survive the war because as far as I know, they have their own sense of survival when it comes to this situation.

Think about Homer. He was ‘wild, outrageous. He didn't care what he did or what anyone thought’; yet Homer turns out to make good decisions. Why did this transformation occur?

-He’s maturing. We don’t know what is in Homer’s head so maybe he’s already realizing the bad things he did. Or maybe he is really like this but people just can’t see this side of him cause they are paying attention to what his bad side where is.

Robyn’s character is deeply religious. Why do you think the author added her character to the story? What sort of balance (or imbalance) does she bring?

-There will always be a good one in a circle group of friends. The author added her to balance the characters in the story. It seems to be more realistic that there is someone religious in the group. Especially that Robyn created a big part in the story as she became one of the leaders of the group. And her thinking is so useful when it comes to the decision making of the group.

When Ellie found Chris asleep during his sentry duty, she was ultimately shocked at the violence of her reaction. Was her reaction justifies? Explain your opinion?

-If I’m on her shoes. I would act the same as hers. The friends has already come far from what’ve they experience from this kind of unrealistic time of their life where war began and they fought for their lives. Chris falling asleep in this situation is so unacceptable, that all of their fights might come to nothing with his irresponsible action. And Ellie as the person who was one saw all the hardships they came through, has the rights to shout on him. 

Kevin is depicted as a coward at the beginning of the book. Do you think he redeems himself at the end? Explain your opinion

-Of course, yes. It was a coward of him in the start, the book admitted it. But he took all of that when he decided to fight for his love of Corrie. Not everyone will do that, risking their lives for their loved ones. And also in their age, they are still teenagers but what he did is amazing. Maybe he’s a coward from the start because he wants to play safe.

The group of teenagers broke many laws throughout the novel. Describe five actions they committed that broke a law. Do you think their actions were justified?

-Breaking into people’s house, driving cars without a license, taking cars not their own, killing people, and stealing things. Yes.these are all justified. Like what Homer said, it is already a war why think to all the rules?. Would you care for the rules even though you are in the middle of death? 

The novel was very much about the invasion of Australia, yet the relationships between the friends are documented quite often by Ellie. Why do you think that is?

-Because friendship is what saved them from all the trials they experienced in the war. Because of their friendship they made it possible to save each other, friendship made them build confidence and courage to fight for their freedom, friendship made them strong.

Many invaders died in the novel, with no casualties in Ellie’s group. Do you think that it is fairer if the enemy dies? Or does it become fair when both ‘good’ and ‘bad’ sides die?

-If this is war, why would they even care for that?. Yes, it is not fair to kill someone and to see people die but isn’t obvious that this is war? Death, chaos, fights are expected so nothing is fair cause life and death is something that isn’t measured by quantity but the importance of it.

The novel reminds us that even in times of chaos and trauma, the human spirit will always triumph. Do you agree? Explain your opinion.

-Yes. With the human spirit, they manage to overcome all the chaos and trauma. The human spirit is a big deal that means so much in it. Without the human spirit, independence and freedom won’t be achieved.

Do you think that it is friendship and family, and not revenge that provides the motives for the characters’ action in the novel? Explain your opinion.

-No. If we’re going to look up all the actions of the characters in the story, you could sense the anger and revenge to it. Hence, it was all combination of friendship, family, and revenge. It is just they have no enough power to take revenge on them or what we not expect is that they might take revenge in the next book of the story. After all, they admit it to themselves when they are talking about the war especially Kevin.

There are four female and four male main characters in the story. Why do you think this is? Would the story be different if the ratio was changed?

-Because in the first part of the story, you will read that Corrie and Ellie are not allowed to have boys on their trip but in the end, they managed to convince their parents to have boys in their trip. This is the ratio of the group to balance the people. It creates more sense since almost everyone in a couple except for Robyn and Chris. Yes, it would be different if the ratio has changed.

Tomorrow, When the War Began, shows us that war always brings out the worst in people. Do you agree? Use three examples from the text to support your opinion.                              -Yes. 

• Ellie killing people.
• Them bombing the bridge.
• Kevin’s cowardness.

All of the rules they broke for the sake of fighting in the war.

Which character in the novel is the most ‘useless’ in your opinion, why? What could be changed about this character in order to make them more useful?

-It’s obviously Chris. He had the most comfortable condition among all of the characters in the story. I found it so dumb for him to stay only in his house not finding for solutions to look for someone who can help him or he can help. He is so irresponsible to give not care to what duty is given to him. It would be more useful of him if he tried to get out of his comfort zone and tried to help somebody from his town or he can even get out of his house and observe the sentries and them make up a plan to make himself safe,

What would you say was the overall message of the novel? What parting wisdom did John Marsden intend you to uncover in his story?

-Life is full of surprises is the overall message of the novel. Nothing.

Whose voice is not heard in this story? Why do you think the author has not included their thoughts and opinions.

-The Invaders. I think it will be clearer if he inserted the invader's point of view. John didn’t include theirs because it will ruin the flow of the story, especially that the story is centered to the teenagers’ experience and story.

Create an argument and justification from the point of view of the invaders as to why the invasion was necessary and beneficial.

-Invaders’ POV

           It was a long and disastrous war isn’t? Well, what would you expect? It’s a war after all. We are not actually wanting this to happen but since we are suffering from all of our country’s problem we needed to do this. We all know that it is not fair for your side but we have no choice. Yet it is also unfair that your country is rich so we made a way to share with your blessings. We are not blessed with those kind of natures you have so we need to divided it. We can also build forces for the other invaders that will try to invade you, well, you don’t have any choice but to joined forces with us since you don’t have enough equipment so be thankful to us. We hope you see the different side of this war. Sorry not sorry.

Analyzing Themes

Analysing Themes: 

Why did the author write this book, what important messages or ideas did he try to convey? (Make a list of your thoughts)

1. It is to make people realize that in life you don’t only experience happiness but also sufferings and trials. 
2. Life is full of a mess but there will be always for you to experience joy. You need to stay strong whatever tribulations will come into your life, fight until you gain your freedom. 
3. Being a coward is not a choice, it’s nonsense. 
4. There will be always a reason for you start a new life again.
5. Despite the fact that a something is labeled as bad, there will be a good and wonderful side of it.
6. There will be a payment for all the happiness you get.
7. Everyone has their own, story to tell but it is just they need to tell the world.

How does the author achieve conveying these messages? Narrow your list to 4 important themes. Use quotes from the novel, including page numbers, to support your argument.

1. “The biggest risk is to take no risks”(Chapter 9) this quote shows how he conveyed the message that bravery and courage are vital in this time of their life and the choice of being coward was never a good idea.
2. “In the midst of death we are in life”(Chapter 10)This could be the message that life is full of a mess but there will be always for you to experience joy. You need to stay strong whatever tribulations will come into your life, fight until you gain your freedom. 
3. “Why did people call it Hell? I wondered. All those cliffs and rocks, and that vegetation, it did look wild. But wild wasn't Hell. Wild was fascinating, difficult, wonderful.” (Chapter 4).The quote is the best meaning of the conveyed message that despite the fact that a something is labeled as bad, there will be a good and wonderful side of it.
4. “People just sticking names on places, so that no one could see those places properly anymore. Every time they looked at them or thought about them the first thing they saw was a huge big sign saying 'Housing Commission' or 'private school' or 'church' or 'mosque' or 'synagogue'. They stopped looking once they saw those signs.”(Chapter 4) and “It’s terribly, terribly important recording what we’ve done, in words, on paper, it’s got to be our way of telling ourselves that we mean something, that we matter. That the things we’ve done have made a difference. I don’t know how big a difference, but a difference. Writing it down means we might be remembered. And by God that matters to us. None of us wants to end up as a pile of dead white bones, unnoticed, unknown, and worst of all, with no one knowing or appreciating the risks we’ve run.” (Chapter 1) These two quotes represent the message that there are some stories that need to be out in this world.

There are so many quotes that can support my analyzation and most of it you can read in the book.

Tomorrow When The War Began : Epilogue

Epilogue

Tomorrow, When The War Began: Epilogue
Must Do Questions: 
What is Ellie’s concern about her story?
-Writing their story was hard to write when she started it but it’s also hard to write the ending.
How is her story the same as what the Hermit left in his box?
-They also use Hell for safety place, someone made them run far away from their true home and both of their loved ones are hurt but for different reasons.
How has Ellie’s view of Kevin changed from what she thought of him in the beginning?
-He gained trust from her. Just from what he did for Corrie, sacrificing and leaving all behind the friends and love for Corrie was courageous and heart melting. And also he didn’t make them put into danger by not saying where his friends are staying.
What do you think will happen to Corrie and Kevin? 
-I think Corrie will be staying in the hospital for many weeks for her treatment. Kevin’s will be going to be interrogated or he may be treated like the others in the Showground.

Tomorrow When The War Began- Can Do Tasks pt.5

Chapter 17-22

Tomorrow, When The War Began ( 17- 22)

Can Do Tasks: Select two of the following tasks to complete and post to your blog. 

RESEARCH - Research author John Marsden. Who was he and why was he inspired to write Tomorrow, When the War Began.  What other books has he written. Present your information in a poster, slideshow or video. 

VOCABULARY - Find the meanings of the following words, write the meaning using your own words. 

DIGITAL ART- Using Thinglink, create an interactive image of your favourite character. Include information about them, important moments they have in the story, some of their quotes and what they bring to the story.

CREATE- Make a promotional digital poster to encourage others to read Tomorrow, When the War Began. Make sure to include a synopsis, rating, character & author info and some interactive features. 

VOCABULARY

Manslaughter-  immoral killing of a human being.

Aggravated- made someone irritated or exasperated

Guerillas- a group that created a force to fight without any connections to the government.

Interject- suddenly disturb someone who’s taking his own statement

Smug- showing extravagant pride after one’s achievement

Vicious- having the intention of being harmful, savage and dangerous

Emphatically- to say and act in a forceful way

Scuffle- a few numbers of people who are involved in a short fight

Sideswipe- doing a glancing blow together with a strike

Elated- euphoric, someone who got really happy

RESEARCH

Tomorrow When The War Began pt.8

Chapter 17-22

Tomorrow, When The War Began: Chapter Seventeen
Must Do Questions: 
Why does Ellie feel uncomfortable with Chris bringing cigarettes and alcohol into Hell?
-Ellie feels uncomfortable with Chris bringing cigarettes and alcohol into Hell or what he called ‘souveniring’ because it reminds of herself and her friends doing stuff they unexpected they will do. All the wrong but seems right actions of them in the war.
What is meant by a “clean war”? Why are the invaders so intent on having a ‘clean war’?
-Clean war means that they don’t do brutal stuff into the people of the town. The invaders treat the people in Wirrawee good but still, the power is in their hands. They want a simple war and don’t want other countries to interfere in this war especially America.
What happened to the soldiers involved in the lawnmower incident, according to Robyn? 
-They died.
How does this make Ellie feel?
-She still feels the unwanted feeling in her body and she felt guilty and giddy.
Why do you think prisoners are sent to clean up the houses around town?
-Since they want a clean war, this must be their agenda. No just joking. The invaders can’t just say in the Showground and keep their prisoner eat and do stuff. They need the facilitation to work too. Their stock will lack if they will depend on it. They made them clean the house to make it usable.
What does Kevin want to bring into Hell by way of livestock? Do you think his idea is a good one? Why/why not
-Ferrets. First of all, I don’t know what ferrets are but I’ve searched for it and I’m shocked that they those kinds of animals?. I found out that ferrets are big pests in the forest so is they will go to help to preserve the forest I will agree to Kevin’s idea but still I can’t believe they will eat those.


Tomorrow, When The War Began: Chapter Eighteen
Must Do Questions:
What does Ellie find primarily attractive about Lee? 
-Elli’s primarily attracted to Lee’s traits such as a sensitive face, intelligence, mind and the security she felt with him.
Who is she attracted to physically?
-It is Homer she is attracted to physically.
What are the group’s options according to Homer?
-The first choice was to stay there in Hell and just sit around waiting for what’s going to happen next. To rescue their families and take them away from the Showground and it will be really tough. Lastly, to be a part of the army to fight or surrendering but Homer prefers to fight cause he said the opponents are remote.
What do they decide to do and why?
-They decided to use the Cobbler’s bay for their set-up. Homer, Fi, Ellie, and Lee will be inspecting.


Tomorrow, When The War Began: Chapter Nineteen
Must Do Questions:
What makes Ellie think the soldiers walking past them are professionals?
-The way they act she can sense they are professionals. Their alertness and posture show their professionalism.
What do the soldiers fire at in the bushes?
-A little innocent rabbit.
What are some clues that the group is starting to think ‘more like soldiers’?
-They become alert and active like what should a soldier think. They do critical thinking and wide considering on what should their choices are.
Do you think Homer’s plan will work? What problems do you think they might encounter?
-He wants to go up to Heron, a place, to look for something. They might get caught while going up there and get shot or they might find Lee and he can’t fight since he has a shotted leg.
What does Homer suggest they do when the group goes up to the Heron?
-He suggested to blow up the bridge.
What are his strategies to put his plan into action?
-He based it on to Ellie’s the blast lawn mower. His strategies are so amazing that he can use all the ideas he can take. He strategizes with a complete plan that is applicable to do with action. He is wise enough to use cattle and the paddocks for their plan. He is thoughtful and mindful to every person that will have the job in his plan, in short, he’s a great leader.


Tomorrow, When The War Began: Chapter Twenty-One
Must Do Questions:
What is it that primarily attracts Fi to Homer?
-Homer being shy at her and confident with others. Him being the reliable person she knew, him being smart and being mature at his age. The change that made her realize that his character is not only composed with not serious character but he has a side that will make you touched.
What are Fi’s intentions regarding Homer?
-She wants to learn to farm for him, in short, she’s looking forward for their future together.
Why does this surprise Ellie?
-Because she didn’t expect that Fi will think so advanced with the relationship they have.
How do Ellie and Fi feel as they are leaving the scene on their motorbikes? Are these realistic feelings?
-They felt like they are not in the scene. She felt nothing to the point that she doesn’t know if got shot( Ellie), they were so happy that they manage to do it without any harm.
Why do you think the group decided to blow up the bridge?
-As we can still remember in the previous chapters, the friends are talking about how are the invaders came to their place where did they went, we can see there that bridge is their main route and if that bridge will get destroyed it will be hard for them to do intruding. They can’t do deliveries, transferring their troops, and etc.
How is this exploit different from the other exploits the group has been on?
-This exploitation of Elli and Fi was a lot more dangerous than others. There is too much risk they faced on. They might not succeed to do the explosion, or they might be one of the people that will get exploded.


Tomorrow, When The War Began: Chapter Twenty-Two
Must Do Questions:
What does Ellie and the others see in Ellie’s shed when they ride up her driveway?
-They see their friends.T hey saw all of them alright but Corrie’s not well, she’s been shot.
What does Ellie compare this scene with? Why do you think she does this?
-She compared them to a displaying like a tableus in Christmas at church. Froze, portraying Mary and Joseph with the shepherds.
What does Homer suggest the group does?
-He wants them to take Corrie in the hospital and risk whatever they face helping Corrie. If the invaders still have their hearts, they will accept her but if not, just.
What does Kevin decide to do? What does this reveal about him?
-He decided to go with her no matter what happens, this genuinely reveals that he truly love Corrie that he can do anything even if he’s scared to do it.

Tomorrow When The War Began- Can Do Tasks pt.4

Tomorrow, When The War Began( Ch. 13-16)
Can Do Tasks: Select two of the following tasks to complete and post to your blog. 

RESEARCH- “Paradise of Hell” is an oxymoron. Find out why oxymorons are used for. Find five more examples of Oxymorons that are used in the ‘real world’ and give their meanings. Have a go at creating your own oxymorons.
VOCABULARY - Find the meanings of the following words, write the meaning using your own words: Reverential, Distinguish, Violated, Scrounge, Astonished, Consolation, Gallantry, Stern, Begrudging, Crusade
WRITING - Life at the fairgrounds is unpleasant. Choose to write either a day in the life of someone at the fairgrounds or a conversation between two captives at the fairgrounds as they plan an escape. 
CREATE- The teenagers have now been scavenging for resources to take back into Hell. Create a checklist of essential items you believe they should be looking for. For each item, give a reason to include it and a location they could likely find it. Think about food, shelter, warmth, communication. 


VOCABULARY 

Reverential- showing the huge standard of respect
Distinguish- tell the difference
Violated- the act  of not following a certain rule or law
Scrounge- stealing things like food and money with the use of others
Astonished- shocked; stunned
Consolation- giving comfort to people that are in pain or loss
Gallantry- providing such a strong and courageous behavior especially in a fight or battle
Stern- hard to turn down; stands strongly with the person’s reasons
Begrudging- nonchalantly fulfilling something
Crusade- strong stand to do whatever you believe


RESEARCH

Oxymoron is a type of figures of speech in which two contrasting ideas are combined to create a thought.

Examples:
Perfectly imperfect- the flaws that make a person perfect
He was like a perfect man to all of them but she loved the girl with full of flaws that made her perfectly imperfect to his eyes.
Deafening silence- the silence that seems so loud
After the painful argument between us, there was the deafening silence and made the atmosphere awkward.
Clearly confused- shown that a person is really confused
Even though everything was explained to her, her face shows that she is clearly confused.
Act naturally- to act like the normal behavior at ease
Just act naturally when you with him. Pretend like you know him so that it won’t be hard.
Bittersweet- a satisfaction at the same time mixed with agony and melancholy.
The let go that I made for her was bittersweet, it hurts while I’m happy. 

Tomorrow When The War Began pt.7

Chapter 13-16

Tomorrow, When The War Began: Chapter Thirteen
Must Do Questions Cont: 
All the teenagers have a specific role to play in their group. Describe the roles each teenager plays?
-Homer is like the leader of the group. Fi’s kind of the one who’s informing them what language the radio is telling. Ellie’s the one that can lead them but sometimes she’s filled with thoughts bothering her mind so she can’t handle leading. Robyn is the good girl that always look up things in positive and good ways, she always considers things that will not harm anybody. Lee’s the person in the group that doesn’t always speak up but once he suggests his opinions, it always makes sense. Chris is the man that suggest what comes to his mind but doesn’t make sense sometimes but there’s a little side of him that you can lean on. Corrie’s the girl that everyone can be with, she’s outgoing and friendly, she invests so much to people she loves.
According to what the teenagers hear on Corrie's radio, why would America be best not to get involved in Australia’s struggle?
-Because America’s will make it more complicated and it will probably experience bloody war. It loses too much already that it can’t be able to fight anymore.
Why is Australia being invaded?
-According to them, Australia is so rich in nature’s blessing. They have the tempting land that is really suiting to be invaded and colonized.
A reader can infer many things from the snippet of news heard over Corrie’s radio. Which country or countries are likely to have invaded Australia?
-As of my research, I found out that Australia is one of the included countries in the 1991’s Gulf war which is Iraq was defeated. So I suppose that it is in Middle East countries. Or Vietnam or America.
How are the prisoners being treated?
-They are being treated fairly as they are fighting for their lives. The humanitarian cure was so important for people like them.
What do Kevin and Robyn argue about? Do you think Robyn’s points are fair?
-They argued about the invading of the intruders in their country. If we’re going to look at the point of view of the invaders, what Robyn stated was right. Kevin just can see what is their country is facing but doesn’t dig into why does the war started?. Robyn’s point is just to understand why such things are happening and that doesn’t mean that she’s opposed to what’s Kevin thoughts are but she’s clearing the possible reason to invaders create war and also even though she’s fighting for their sides doesn’t mean she’s on their side and will not fight anymore but what she did is kind of making people see that there are reasons for all of the happenings.
“Paradise of Hell” is an oxymoron. What does it mean?
-Despite the name of the place which is Hell, there’s a place that opposes from the name which is a Paradise. So ironic.
Kevin’s hatred of the invaders is quite extreme. Why do you think he is so angry?
-For his point, he kinda makes sense. Well, who wants to get invaded though? After all the investment and hardships that their ancestors to their generation created, they will just end up being destroyed in a meaningless war?. His point justifies his country.
The group takes turns discussing the extent to which they’d go to make a difference. -
Order the characters by their commitment to overthrowing the enemy?:

1. Kevin
2. Homer
3. Ellie
4. Corrie
5. Robyn
6. Lee
7. Fi

The group is starting to think about long-term survival in Hell. What are some clues to this?
-The talk about Hermit’s choice to stay in Hell. Their dream of having a good life in Hell.
What does the group decide they must do at this point?
-They decided to keep track of what’s happening in the Showground and start packing up to live in Hell
Despite the fact that the teenagers are in the midst of a war zone, evading enemy soldiers and planning guerrilla operations, they still find time to harbor romances. Do you think this is realistic?
-Yes. As what we said they are teenagers and teenagers are the most risk people in this world. What my point is teenagers are in their stage where emotions can control over them and that’s what happens in them.

Tomorrow, When The War Began: Chapter Fourteen
Must Do Questions:
What reasons does Ellie give Lee for not wanting a relationship with him?
-She gave him a confusing reason which she said she didn’t mean it but halfway she means it but she didn’t mean it the way he meant it to. She said this stuff to make him stop bothering cause she knows to herself that she’s still bewildered by her emotions.
What do you think are the real reasons?
-The real reasons are because she was absolutely confused by her feelings. Once in a while, she is thinking about Homer but after a while it’s Lee. She wants a clear mind first and she’s scared that she might choose the wrong decision that she will regret, in short, she’s afraid of disappointments.

Tomorrow, When The War Began: Chapter Fifteen
Must Do Questions: 
What do Ellie and Lee find in the Hermit’s hut that the others don’t know about?
-The box that tells about some details of Hermit's lives. This box contains papers and documents about something related to what his true character is.
According to the coroner’s report, what are the two possible ways the Hermit’s family died...
 Which do you believe? Why?
-It is either they suffered from bushfire and burnt themselves then Hubert shot them in the head; or Hubert shot them with the rifle in the head intentionally then burn their bodies to hide them.
Actually, I don’t know to believe with those two choices and findings of the coroner. I have the guts that he didn’t kill and he was just framed up by someone cause that someone hates him and maybe because that someone likes Hermit’s wife. To make Hermit out of their lives, he decided to burn the bushfire near where Hermit is living but that someone made a mistake that instead of killing Hermit, he killed Mary and Imogen. Because of fear, he killed them completely with a rifle.

Tomorrow, When The War Began: Chapter Sixteen
Must Do Questions: 
What is the Hermit’s mother in law’s attitude toward him as seen in her letter?
-Hermit’s mother-in-law is standing in his innocence. She believes that Hermit’s just accused and he didn’t do what he was stated as a criminal. She seems knows Hermit’s personality and character that killing his own wife and child is nonsensical to her.
What does this suggest about the way in which the Hermit’s family actually died?
-I think they set it up, the people from the town. It says there that they are only new from the town and people might not like them so they decided to push them away but they just can’t do it. So they target the weak ones, the wife, and the child, then it will be easier to brush off Hermit.
What makes Ellie change her mind about Lee on the way back from the Hermit’s hut?
-That’s Lee was really the one he likes in matter or love.

Tomorrow When The War Began- Can Do Tasks pt.3

Tomorrow, When The War Began ( Ch.9-12)
Can Do Tasks: Select two of the following tasks to complete and post to your blog. 

MUSICAL- When back in Hell it is important for the teenagers to relax and recuperate. Create a playlist of songs for one of the characters that you think would suit their personality. Give a reason for each some choice and a link for your viewers to go and listen to. 
VOCABULARY - Find the meanings of the following words, write the meaning using your own words. Manoeuvre, Inconspicuous, Surreptitious, Evasion, Impenetrable, Patriotic, Reconnaissance, Inaccessible, Gaunt, Conscript
WRITING - Chris fell asleep on sentry duty. Rewrite an ending to this event where the teenagers are found by the invaders. Whose point of view are you writing from? What happens? How do they react/feel?
CREATE- Create a poem based on an event in the story so far. Draw in your reader by using poetic language, metaphors, similes and engaging vocabulary. Aim for 10-20 lines.

VOCABULARY

Manoeuvre- to groove with a skill
Inconspicuous- unattractive, unclear, not easily noticed
Surreptitious- hidden due to being unauthorized
Evasion- the act of escaping or fleeing
Impenetrable-  unable to get through
Patriotic- heroic, showing loyalty and love for one’s beloved country
Reconnaissance- discharging sentries to observe and get some info to an opposed team
Inaccessible- not able to access, unable to obtain
Gaunt- feasible due to hunger and trials
Conscript- impelling someone to join military services

CREATE

Innocence was stolen like a thief
Experiencing it is just a brief
Once innocence is traded into reality,
Life will treat you miserably

Holding tight is the key
If they want to survive and save their family
Is it okay to set free their freedom or reclaim it?
Choices that made their system shaken bit by bit

Happiness is something that you trade with something
After the euphoric memories, disastrous life comes
Will break you and give you a sting
Is it worth it after all the slams?

Birds chirp, the sun rises
Time is spending like normal days
Passing days never assured
That their life will be secured

Family, for the risk of danger
Friends that make them stronger
Will they able to conquer?
The war that to them is bigger.

Tomorrow When The War Began pt.7

Chapter 9-12

Tomorrow, When The War Began: Chapter Nine

Must Do Questions: 

Corrie and Ellie reminisce about how innocent they were in high school and even a few days ago. Why were they still innocent then? Why are they no longer innocent?

-They lived a life that’s full of lies. When they grow up they realized things that are happening in their lives are much more into reality which is totally different from their perspective back then. But they are things that they are still innocent about, well, no one is perfect, and it is before the war began. In a while, they suppose that they are in secured and safe place. And what did they found out? They’re not. After those happy days that they experienced, war ruined the moment.

Why, in Ellie’s opinion, is Cobbler’s Bay and Wirrawee so important to the invaders?

-Cobbler’s Bay and Wirrawee are prominent to the invaders because firstly, it is not armed. I mean the place is weak to fight. Wirrawee doesn’t have any fighting equipment at all. Since it’s not able to fight the invaders, it became a benefit for them. The invaders need to do it step by step and silently to make them succeed and that’s what they get to Cobbler’s Bay. 

Why does Homer think splitting up is a good idea?

-As of Homer, it will be better to make sure that there will be awaiting people for those who will risk going to observe. Splitting is much better than being killed together and lose many people in the group. They need to lessen the risk although everywhere in the town was risked. 

Why do you think the author added the few lines about an Australian jet flying overhead. 

-The author added the lines about an Australian jet flying overhead to give reasoning that the war is really on the country. The intruders are in the mood of destroying and ruling the country it is how the author says how much power the intruders have.

By blowing up Corrie’s house, what does the invading force demonstrate to the teenagers?

-The invading force signifies that the invaders are really keen to show to the people of this town that they have the power to ruin and destroy.

Why do you think Corrie reacted the way she did?

-It was a huge role for Corrie’s life the house is. The house is filled with many memories for her to be messed like that. It was a treasure not only for her but also for her family. The family that she cherished and they cherished the house.

Tomorrow, When The War Began: Chapter Ten

Must Do Questions: 

Why does Homer insist on going on with the plan after Corrie’s house blows up? How does he convince Corrie that this is a good idea?

-Homer insists on going on with the plan after Corrie’s house blows up because of it the best way to do in their situation. Yes, it was hard for them to go on but they need to move and hurry up before someone could find Lee and Robyn first which is a lot more dangerous. Corrie is such a person that if he loves someone, she will definitely risk for them just to make sure she can see them safe and this personality of Corries helped Homer to make Corrie realize what’s happening to their friends and their families and if they will delay their plan or completely change it, it will be hard for them to search for their friends that are in most danger cause they are only two and two is not enough to fight for themselves.

Describe the strategy Homer and Ellie use to ensure their safety when riding their bikes into town. What does this show about how they are starting to think?

-The two of them hold hands together. This show that even though that they are facing problems and a war in front of their lives, there is still time for them to let themselves be free from the hazardous effect of the war.

Why do you think Mr. Clement is reluctant to help Lee and Robyn? How would you react in his position?

-It is because he is paranoid. He is paranoid that these two teenagers could spill out the information that they will get from him. He’s not bad. He is just scared of himself. In this time of survival, you need to think of yourself mostly than others especially if you want to save someone and that’s why he is so reluctant to help Lee and Robyn. He could also be afraid of getting caught if maybe there’s a bad time come in their way.

How has Homer changed in Ellie’s eyes since the invasion?

- Homer became interesting and clever to her point of view. He changed a lot that she wanted him to spend with her to know more about him since he’s like a brother to her.

What are the 2 different types of soldiers and how do they each treat the inhabitants of Wirrawee?

-The professionals and the conscripts. The professionals tend to be more careful and well-ordered when taking in charge of the people in Wirrawee while the conscripts, the ones that just make up the numbers, treat them violently and savagely.

Why do you think Robyn had the strength to carry Lee?

-Robyn had the courage to carry Lee is because he was shot and it was a huge pain to deal with. It was also because of the burst of urgency and worried feeling that they might more put in danger if she will not push herself to carry Lee to a safer place.

How have the group decided to rescue Lee, whose idea was this and why do they think it will work.

-It was started by the jokingly suggestion of Ellie to Robyn and Homer. She blurted out things that can carry Lee until every one of them suggested one word to another. Their strategy is to use a bulldozer and with the help of carrier they will lift him up and take him to a safer place.

What do you think happened to people who ‘tried to be heroes?’

-There could be a possibility that they will succeed but conforms to a real high risk. They might fail to carry Lee to the bulldozer or worsen his wounds. But I think that they will succeed in this plan.

Tomorrow, When The War Began: Chapter Eleven

Must Do Questions: 

How does Ellie feel as she is waiting in the truck at the Council Depot? Where do her emotions come from?

-She was feeling excited, scared and nervous at the same time. She got her emotions from her unconditional love for her friends. She wants to help them and make sure they are safe.

Why are the girls smiling when in danger? Is this a logical response?

- They are smiling even though they are in danger because they are secured. Secured that they are together and they are fixed to a thought that as long as they can see their friends braveness and courage comes out in their body.

What does wearing a helmet and buckling up mean to the girls?

-They should’ve been used the helmets for the sake of their safety. But the fact that they hit their head in the roof of the truck, helmets are a big help.

What does Chris’s story say about the town?

-Chris’s story says that it was a shock and a big revelation for the town celebrating Commem day and suddenly a war began.

What impact does the BMW have on the story? Does Chris seem lonely? Explain your answer?

-The BMW made sense that if it is left by the characters there, the soldiers could’ve seen that and will make more clues about them. No, Chris doesn’t seem lonely. First of all, he managed to sleep even though the war is happening around him. If he’s lonely, he would be happy to see that someone found him and will help him be safe. Yes, he’s alone but he’s not lonely.

What is Homer’s explanation for the need to swap cars at Chris Lang’s place? What does this show about the way he is thinking?

-He’s so well-organized in critical thinking. He managed to consider things around them when his stating his decision to the group. He knowledge is so wide that every implication the can think about of, he can find a way to solve it.

What are your thoughts on the story so far...

- I am so curious about how are they going to keep living in a town where war is happening, can they survive? is there a more exciting part where they will fight to the soldiers again and etc.

Tomorrow, When The War Began: Chapter Twelve

Must Do Questions: 

“They say teenagers can sleep all day”. Is this true? Do you agree? Does Ellie still see herself as a typical teenager?

-Well, if that teenager is really exhausted that he used all of his energy, he could sleep all day. Yes, the way she contrasts it seems like she’s wondering if teenagers can sleep all day, why couldn’t she?.

Ellie’s dream at the beginning of the chapter is rather nonsensical, as dreams are wont to be. Is there any meaning to it? Try and explain what Ellie’s subconscious could be thinking about: why is her dad cooking for the whole town? Why did Father Cronin ignore Ellie’s greeting? Why was Corrie 8 years old again? Why were they sailing off on a  boat? Why was Lee undressing?

-It could be because she is missing her simple life where she doesn’t have to experience what she is expecting in her present life. This dream is like signifying the people in her life where she saw her father, her best friend which in a state of 8 years old form maybe because it was the time that she met Corrie. They are sailing off on a boat because in Ellie’s mind she wants to escape the war and live in the simple life they used to have. Since Ellie does have feelings for Lee, it’s a like a sign that he is the one she like romantically.

Why is it so terrible that Chris falls asleep while on sentry duty? How does Ellie react? 

-One mistake can ruin everything. If they’re not lucky, they could have been caught. Missing a blink in that time is a big mistake and that mistake will carry all of them to a wasted sacrifice after what they have suffered from. Ellie reacted certainly displeased with Chris’s action. She frightened Chris on how she shouts at him and how furious her emotions are towards Chris.

Why do you think she reacts this way? How does she feel about her reaction later?

-She kinda felt guilty about what she did cause she nearly did what she did to the soldiers back, she killed them, due to her flaming bursting heart,

Back in Hell, Ellie’s dreams are far more ominous. Explain why Ellie is dreaming of her fears.

-As her heart and mind are filled with brutal things, she now gaining the disadvantage of being summoned by those weir and savage things. She cannot handle it anymore so her mind took charge of it and used her dreams to spill out the grudges in her heart.

Tomorrow When The War Began - Can Do Tasks pt.2

Tomorrow, When The War Began (Ch. 5-8)
Can Do Tasks: Select two of the following tasks to complete and post to your blog. 

RESEARCH - Australia has been invaded. Research and create a list of reasons why Australia would be a good target for invasion. Consider resources, land mass, climate etc. 
VOCABULARY - Find the meanings of the following words, write the meaning using your own words. Underestimate, Itinerary, Improvise, Motivate, Conspicuous, Feeble, Delirious, Sentry, Agonise, Famine
WRITING - During the lawnmower incident, we encounter foreign sentries. Write a diary entry from the point of view of one of the invading soldiers. Consider what they might see, do and feel during a day in occupied Wirrawee. 
CREATE- Compare and Contrast two of our main characters, Ellie and Homer using a Venn Diagram. In addition to your basic observations think about how they show leadership, perseverance, courage, and athleticism. 


VOCABULARY

UNDERESTIMATE- expect someone to a low level of capability.
ITINERARY- an organized journey or travel
MOTIVATE- inspire to do something
CONSPICUOUS- attracting attention, standing out, easily notice
FEEBLE- weak in a physical manner for the most reasonable as age or illness
DELIRIOUS- not insane mind, wild state
SENTRY- a soldier that is assigned to keep an eye to a certain place.
AGONISE- suffering from pain or anguish
FAMINE- a huge crisis of hunger

WRITING

Woman Soldier’s POV

We found out that there are still people that are left in the town. We just caught them peeping to the Showground. Boss will going to be happy if we’ll catch them. I’m not into this war, I never wanted to fight. But life just sucks and they just taken away from me my family. We don’t deserve this kind of life. I want to fight not for the desires of this intruders but to escape from this nightmares. I want to live with the life I wanted, simple life.

We saw them running to a house. They are just teenagers. How come the other sentries didn’t see them when they are evacuating all the people from the celebration?. Nevermind, we need to get them before they can escape from us. There’s no more place of choice to hide to but the backyard of the house. Slowly, we walked and searched through the place. I’m scared, I’m really scared. I didn’t want to kill these teenagers but I just have to. They are just like me. Innocence was like a free taste to us. A beforehand experience until we face the reality of things. 

Once again, I think twice. Should I just flee or be one of the antagonist of the story? Every step that I take seems like a time bomb. I don’t have more time left. It’s either I take this chance or embrace the fact that I’m just a mere soldier. But before I decided an explosion occurred in front of me. Thinking made me eat most of my time and it ingurgitates me. I can see my family now. I did want to change but I don’t have time now. I’m sorry. I’m sorry for you people that we invaded. We just want justice.

Tomorrow When The War Began pt.6

Chapter 7-8

Tomorrow, When The War Began: Chapter Seven

Must Do Questions: 

Which people in the group are starting to stand out as leaders, is this surprising? 

-Homer and Robyn. Yes.

Why/why not?

- In the first part of the story, Homer was detailed as a silly man and do dumb and stupid things. He started to lead the group since when they are routing to the Hell so it’s kinda not so shocking to read that the group is following him. Whilst in this chapter, Robyn is absolutely standing out as a leader. At first, you wouldn’t notice it but if you dig a little deeper you can sense her leadership. Robyn is known for her calm and composed personality. It is a burst when I started to realize that she can lead the group.

Do you think that taking Kevin’s dog Flip to Corrie's house was a mistake? Explain your thoughts.

-No. First of all, they didn’t know that someone will going to check the house and afterwards will bomb it. The dog didn’t know that bad people are coming and it just did what he needs to do which is to signal everybody that someone is coming.

What does Lee mean when he says ‘we might have to make some ugly choices?’

-He means that they have to sacrifice something for the sake of everybody and it is the ugly choices they need to make.

How is Ellie’s image of Kevin changing in this chapter?

-Ellie’s image of Kevin changed in this chapter in a manner of more positive characteristics unlike in the previous chapter where she doesn’t like him for Corrie. But in this chapter, she saw the good side of Kevin.

Is the decision to split into smaller groups a wise one? Give reasons

-Yes. Because by splitting by smaller groups they can spread onto the place and observe what’s happening. They can also easily move since there’s not much people in every group. If they get caught, since they can move easily , there won’t be much of injuries while if they all get caught at the same time, it is so simple for the shooters to shoot at them cause they are many.

Why is it that Ellie’s group decides to act ‘illogically’ and survey the Showgrounds together?

-It is because they need to be more careful of the movement they are taking. They need strategies and that strategies should allow the possibilities that the opponents would think if someone is sneaking in the Showground. If they are logical it will be easy for them to get caught and being logic is the easy thing to think but being illogical is hard to predict.

Why does the idea of a female soldier surprise Ellie?

-Because it is unusual to have war and use women to fight .

If your parents were captured in a situation like this, would they have been ‘sensible’, or -

would there have been violence?

-If my parents were captured in a situation like this, I would say that they would fight especially my father. He doesn’t want anyone in his family to get hurt so definitely he will fight them.

How is Ellie ‘transformed’ once she steps out from behind a tree near the Showgrounds?

-Once she steps out from behind the tree near the Showgrounds, she became a courageous woman that there’s no more turning back and the only choice is to fight and go on. She transformed herself in a fiercer and braver pace.

Ellie and Kevin’s quick-thinking allowed them to turn a ride-on lawnmower into a bomb. Was this moral behavior? Did they do the right thing, or should they have surrendered themselves?

-Killing is unacceptable for humankind but this was a matter of life and death situation so I would say that they did the right thing. Why? Because they need to survive. They are surrounded by guns and weapons that can kill them so before their opponents would blink they need to finish them first. It is also not only about survival but also their other friends will need them. If they get caught, it will be harder for everybody in the group to fight especially they are not complete anymore. Everyone is important in this battle.

Predict what you think has happened to Lee and Robyn.

-Since the soldiers already know that there are people left in the town, they will probably search around and look for them. They might get caught.

Tomorrow, When The War Began: Chapter Eight

Must Do Questions: 

How does Ellie feel after the lawn mower incident?

- She felt horrible to the point that she can’t accept the fact that she killed somebody that she doesn’t even know worth dying for.

How does she think the others will react to her story when she tells it?

-She expects them to get angry at her and mock on her as Rambo.

How do they actually react? Why?

-They got shocked when they heard about it but they also comforted her and said, Homer, that it’s okay, war is set now so fight for your lives is important.

Homer says, “This is war now, normal rules don’t apply. They’re the ones who tore up the rulebook, not us”” What does this say about his character? What do you think of the validity of his opinions?

- He is furious this time. He doesn’t care about the rules applied now because those are already broken by the invaders. If they fight, we will fight too, is like what his character says. For me his opinion was valid. Once they invaded their town and imprisoned the people and parents of these teenagers, it is already war. Killing is unacceptable yes, but how would you save people you love if you won’t kill? What is a war for if killing not involve? He can’t just wait there and let them reign over their beloved land.

Fi talks about the ‘shadows’, during their reconnaissance. What are these shadows and what are the implications due to their existence?

-These shadows according to Fi’s detailing about it was not soldiers and she also said that she wasn’t really sure about these shadows. Due to these shadows, Fi and Homer need to stop and look at these. Fi mentioned that these shadows ran off when she shouted to them.

What pieces of evidence from the book inform the reader that this invasion wasn’t entirely peaceful? Find at least 3 examples.

- The guns that chased Ellie.

-The ruined town.

-Blood risking.